LIVING WORD CHURCH NETWORK
(1) Teaching, preaching, discipleship, training, equipping, educational, worship, pastoral care, prayer ministry, outreach, church planting. (2) Leading and participating in mission teams (UK and overseas).(3) Networking and engaging with other churches, organisations and people sharing our vision, values and doctrine.
Objects
• TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH TO ALL PEOPLE BOTH CHILDREN AND ADULTS AND TO TEACH SOUND BIBLICAL DOCTRINE BY ALL MEANS POSSIBLE AND UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT AT ANY TIME AND ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD INCLUDING THROUGH THE ADMINISTRATION OF ALL EXISTING AND FUTURE CHURCHES FORMING PART OF THE LIVING WORLD CHURCH NETWORK. • TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO THOSE IN NEED INCLUDING THE ALLEVIATION OF POVERTY, SUFFERING AND PERSECUTION ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £27,140 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with total income of £202,731 against total expenditure of £229,871. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted free reserves stood at £84,327, which is below the stated policy target of approximately £100,000 (six months' running expenses).
What the accounts disclose
“The charity aims to maintain sufficient reserves to cover a minimum of six months' running expenses (approximately £100,000).” — page 7
“Christopher Wickland is considered a related party as he is both an employee of the charity and a close family member of trustee Tracey Wickland. The total remuneration received during the year, including employer pension contributions, amounted to £40,476 (2023: £31,060).” — page 21
“Serenity Wickland is a related party due to her provision of paid services to the charity and her close family relationship with trustee Tracey Wickland. The total payments made during the year for cleaning services amounted to £2,120 (2023: £1,640).” — page 21
“Christopher Wickland is considered a related party as he is both an employee of the charity and a close family member of trustee Tracey Wickland. The total remuneration received during the year, including employer pension contributions, amounted to £40,476 (2023: £31,060).” — page 21
“Serenity Wickland is a related party due to her provision of paid services to the charity and her close family relationship with trustee Tracey Wickland. The total payments made during the year for cleaning services amounted to £2,120 (2023: £1,640).” — page 21
“Christopher Wickland is considered a related party as he is both an employee of the charity and a close family member of trustee Tracey Wickland. The total remuneration received during the year, including employer pension contributions, amounted to £40,476 (2023: £31,060).” — page 21
“Serenity Wickland is a related party due to her provision of paid services to the charity and her close family relationship with trustee Tracey Wickland. The total payments made during the year for cleaning services amounted to £2,120 (2023: £1,640).” — page 21
“Christopher Wickland is considered a related party as he is both an employee of the charity and a close family member of trustee Tracey Wickland. The total remuneration received during the year, including employer pension contributions, amounted to £40,476 (2023: £31,060).” — page 21
“Serenity Wickland is a related party due to her provision of paid services to the charity and her close family relationship with trustee Tracey Wickland. The total payments made during the year for cleaning services amounted to £2,120 (2023: £1,640).” — page 21
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Conflicting interests
- Engaging external speakers at charity events policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Property (HM Land Registry)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (29/08/2025)
- Received assets from another charity (12/02/2021)
- Received assets from another charity (14/07/2020)
- Received assets from another charity (14/07/2020)
Trustees
- Colin Gallaugherchair
- Jane Cresdee
- Monique Gallaugher
- Tracey Wickland
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £203k | £230k |
| 31/12/2023 | £187k | £199k |
| 31/12/2022 | £192k | £213k |
| 31/12/2021 | £159k | £169k |
| 31/12/2020 | £228k | £150k |
Common questions
Is LIVING WORD CHURCH NETWORK financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £27,140 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with total income of £202,731 against total expenditure of £229,871. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted free reserves stood at £84,327, which is below the stated policy target of approximately £100,000 (six months' running expenses). Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| CHURCH REVITALISATION TRUST | 1 | £46k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIVING WORD CHURCH NETWORK | £203k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LIVING WORD COMMUNITY CHURCH | £234k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LIVING WISDOM WORD MINISTRY | £351k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| LIVING WISDOM WORD MINISTRY MILTON KEYNES | £199k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LIFE CHURCH MINISTRIES | £1.6m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SHEPSHED WORD OF LIFE CHURCH | £182k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |